Producer / Director I

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The University of Mississippi

"The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.”

Department Summary

University of Mississippi is seeking a creative, talented video production professional who can capture the Ole Miss experience. The person in this position will be a member of a three person team, responsible for creating high-quality video projects that bring the university's story to life. Candidates should be skilled in all areas of video production; including camera work, lighting, audio, and post production work. Should be able to take direction well, and flourish in a atmosphere that revolves heavily on team based communication. A professional portfolio that represents a knowledge and expertise of high-quality video production work is required as is knowledge and understanding of professional video and audio editing hardware and software including but not limited to Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.

 

University Marketing & Communications is a community of passionate storytellers and creative professionals driven to capture, share and distribute the enduring experiences created on our campuses every day. We strive to align, engage, inspire, and connect the University of Mississippi with all stakeholders who know or seek to know Ole Miss.

 

We collaborate with campus partners to leverage all forms of digital and traditional media to disseminate stories that:
● Demonstrate how a University of Mississippi education builds leaders and prepares its graduates to pursue fulfilling lives and careers of the future;
● Promote how the University of Mississippi cultivates a better quality of life for Mississippi and beyond as a force for innovation, discovery, and economic development;
● Showcase the university’s academic rigor, vibrant student life and campus community, intimate learning environment, robust research, and network of connections that enrich the lives of its alumni for a lifetime; and,
● Project the University of Mississippi brand in ways that emphasize the distinctive elements of our culture, sense of community, quality of life, engagement and affinity among our students, employees, alumni, and the broader university community. 

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Communications and Marketing

Sub-Family - Multimedia and Design

Career Track / Level - P1

Grade - 5

Min Mid Max $42,640 $53,310 $63,981

Role Summary

Supports multimedia campaigns or projects (could include but not limited to print, video, broadcasts or photography) by creating new multimedia materials or updating existing multimedia materials for marketing and communications initiatives.

 

This position is responsible for the production of videos created within University Marketing & Communications (documentary and/or marketing-related media projects) as well as ensuring all other videos across the campus align with the institutional brand. This team member must work with other members of the media productions office to capture and create high quality videos that best serve the university through its website, social pages, and departmental needs. This candidate must work within production schedules and be able to deliver work to meet final deadlines.

Examples of Work Performed

- Organizes field shoots, writes scripts, 
- Conceptualizes, researches and organizes video ideas that align with the University Marketing & Communications strategic plan
- Produces production of motion and still graphics
- Work with student workers and graduate assistants to best aide in productions/projects
- Coordinates pre-production and post-production operations.
- Have knowledge and ability to work within production time lines.
- Shoot, edit, and deliver final product to staff and department contacts.
- Be able to use a wide variety of production equipment in both field and studio (cameras, lights, audio, gear, etc.)
- Work well with a team.  Be able to incorporate other members of the Marcomm office to create well  rounded projects.
- Assist Producer/Director II in brand review and outsid